Lots of climbing at 8 and more. No single notably hard move, though one seemed a bit reachy for those of us less than 5ft9in. Good technique helps save strength on the lower two-thirds, but I think the key to success is plenty of finger endurance to get thru the upper traverse, and without freaking out so do not miss that actually it's gotten easier further right on the traverse.

Note that if the follower falls after unclipping the first piton on the upper traverse, might fall down to a place out of reach of both Roseland and of the 5.8 finish of Shitface.
Apr 11, 2013

The first pitch is fantastic, but the second and third seem seldom-traveled. Not quite sure I climbed the right thing for those as they seemed easy for the grade and involved a small overlap with Gelsa on p2, but fun anyway!
Oct 22, 2012

Great climb, smooth feet but totally stem-able, I wouldn't want to do it in the sun. I wouldn't call it sustained but the traverse is a pumpy. There were two fixed pitons when I did it and the rope drag became horrible, maybe I should have used a long draw on the 2nd piton?
Aug 19, 2012

An alternative and more exciting finish to the first pitch is to go straight up about halfway through the traverse and then make your way right to the chains. In the photo, it goes through the v-notch above the triangular roof which is up and right of the climber.
May 5, 2006